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Seizures in Children: Ketogenic Diet

Registered dietician Lauren McNider explains the ketogenic diet, a high fat diet used to treat seizures in children. She indicates various benefits of the diet, including a reduction in reliance on anti-seizure medication. Additionally, she mentions some of the risks associated with this high fat, low carbohydrate diet in children. Ms. McNider also provides an overview of the history and development of the diet for seizure treatment....

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[ Tue, 20 May 2008 14:15:28 EST ]


Parkinson’s Disease: Advantages and Disadvantages of Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment
In this neurological health podcast, the program coordinator for the deep brain stimulation program for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, Vicky Salak, talks about both the advantages and potential adverse effects of deep brain stimulation for treating Parkinson’s disease. She identifies conditions for being a good candidate for this type of treatment, noting that not all patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are eligible for treatment by deep brain stimulation. Ms. Salak describes ho...

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[ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:07:44 EST ]


Chronic Draining Ear: A Significant Condition
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about chronic draining ear, explaining common causes of this condition. He goes over the evaluation process for a patient presenting with chronic draining ears. In this otolaryngology podcast, Dr. Meyer touches on the phenomenon of spinal fluid leaking into the middle ear, which he identifies as a very significant and potentially serious medical issue that requires surgery and may lead to meningitis....

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[ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:38:24 EST ]


Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment by Deep Brain Stimulation
In this neurological health podcast, Vicky Salak, the program coordinator for the deep brain stimulation program for treatment of Parkinson’s disease, begins by describing hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. She identifies how deep brain stimulation works and notes that it is efficacious for some symptoms of Parkinson’s disease but not others. Ms. Salak concludes by noting the very high success rate associated with deep brain stimulation for specific motor symptoms of Parkinson’s d...

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[ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:04:03 EST ]


Stroke: Early Treatment Protocol
Dr. Angela Hays, a neurologist specializing in the care of high severity neurological injury or illness, provides an overview of how physicians respond to stroke. She explains the process of determining the stroke type – hemorrhagic versus ischemic. She emphasizes the importance of treatment as quickly after stroke as possible to increase treatment options and thus improve the likelihood of recovery. Dr. Hays concludes this neurology podcast by describing relatively new devices utilized for cl...

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:02:45 EST ]


Stroke: Hemorrhagic Stroke
Dr. Angela Hays, a neurologist specializing in the care of high severity neurological injury or illness, explains the difference between two types of stroke – hemorrhagic and thrombotic, or ischemic – focusing on the hemorrhagic variation. She indicates high blood pressure as a major risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke and also mentions other risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, excessive alcohol use, and substances that artificially raise blood pressure. Dr. Hays concludes this neurolo...

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:59:29 EST ]


Head Trauma: Long Term Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury

Critical care neurologist Dr. Angela Hays discusses long term consequences of traumatic brain injury, including effects on memory, taste and olfaction, as well as personality. She notes that long term effects vary among individuals. In this neurology podcast, Dr. Hays also talks about development of seizures in some patients....

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:56:07 EST ]


Facial Paralysis: Bell’s Palsy

In this otolaryngology podcast Dr. Ted Meyer, a specialist in neurotology, provides an overview of facial paralysis. He describes the evaluative process for patients presenting with facial paralysis or weakness. Dr. Meyer focuses on Bell’s Palsy, elaborating on associated symptoms, treatment, and prognosis....

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[ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:20:28 EST ]


Head Trauma: Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Angela Hays, a critical care neurologist, talks about traumatic brain injury, including common causes as well as presenting symptoms. She distinguishes between criteria of moderate versus severe head injury, focusing on loss of consciousness and anterograde amnesia, or the inability to create new memories. In this neurology podcast, Dr. Hays indicates warning signs that a head injury involves intracranial bleeding....

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[ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:23:54 EST ]


Radiology: MRI versus CT Scanning
Dr. Zoran Rumboldt, Chief of the Neuroradiology section at MUSC, explains the difference between two common radiologic procedures – CT and MR scans. He contrasts these two modalities on the basis of various factors and indicates circumstances for which each is preferable. Dr. Rumboldt describes each imaging technique in detail and also differentiates between them in regard to patient comfort....

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[ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:31:12 EST ]


Epilepsy: Clinical Trials at MUSC
Neurologist Dr. Jonathan Halford, an expert in epilepsy, describes the clinical trials effort at MUSC testing new medications for partial epilepsy. He distinguishes between two types of epilepsy medication on the basis of both cost and potential side effects and toxicity. Dr. Halford notes who qualifies for these clinical trials and provides information on how to become involved in a clinical trial through the MUSC Department of Neurosciences....

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[ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:26:24 EST ]


Seizures in Children: More Severe Seizures
Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, talks about recurrent seizures in children and when it’s necessary to intervene with medication. Dr. Maria talks about the different types of seizures, how a seizure can cause damage and how following a ketogenic diet may help reduce the number of seizures for a child....

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:02:21 EST ]


Neuro-Oncology: Research at MUSC
In this podcast the director of the medical neuro-oncology group at MUSC, Dr. Pierre Giglio, discusses some of the neuro-oncology research endeavors going on at MUSC. He expands on two studies through the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group currently active at MUSC and offers information on how to get involved in clinical trials. For more information on neuro-oncology clinical trials, please visit the MUSC neuro-oncology research website. You may also contact Alan Brisendine at the Clinic...

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[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:39:17 EST ]


Brain Tumors: Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
Dr. Pierre Giglio, director of the medical neuro-oncology group at MUSC, talks about the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for treating brain tumors. He elaborates on the specific role of the neuro-oncologist within the team framework to coordinate and streamline care of the different specialists. Dr. Giglio concludes this podcast by noting different categories of brain tumors treated at MUSC as well as relevant treatment techniques....

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[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:34:50 EST ]


Movement Disorders: Essential Tremor

In this neurology podcast, neurologist Dr. Vanessa Hinson talks about essential tremor, the most common movement disorder. She addresses other causes of tremor, for example tremor due to Parkinson’s disease, indicating these as being distinct from essential tremor. Dr. Hinson touches on treatment options for essential tremor and identifies new treatment research being performed at MUSC....

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[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:27:24 EST ]


Movement Disorders: Focal Dystonia

Dr. Vanessa Hinson, director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC, explains focal dystonia, elaborating on cervical dystonia in the neck, writer’s cramp, and dystonia of the eyes. In this movement disorder podcast, she discusses possible causes of focal dystonia and also touches on available treatments options....

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[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:24:08 EST ]


Movement Disorders: Generalized Dystonia

Dr. Vanessa Hinson, director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC, offers an overview of dystonia in this neurology podcast. She distinguishes between generalized and focal dystonias and points to the hereditary basis of generalized dystonia. Dr. Hinson also discusses surgical treatment options for severe cases of these abnormal muscle contractions signaled from the brain....

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[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:20:56 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: X-rays of Skull
Detailed information on x-ray of the skull, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the bones of the skull...

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[ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:09:54 EST ]


Vascular Problems: A Team Approach

Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk, a radiologist specializing in neuroradiologic treatment, talks about the importance of a team approach for treating disorders of blood vessels in the brain. He describes how the team of doctors at MUSC works as a unit to offer the best care from a variety of disciplines. Dr. Turk elucidates some of the treatment options for handling problems with blood vessels in the brain and also touches on post-operative care....

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[ Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:09:16 EST ]


Aneurysms: Neuroradiologic Treatment

Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk, an interventional neuroradiologist, provides an overview of brain aneurysms and describes ways in which patients present with this medical condition. He also explains different methods of treatment based upon the nature of the aneurysm itself as well as the age of the patient. Dr. Turk elaborates on the endovascular coiling procedure, a neuroradiologic treatment, and compares this with the more traditional surgical clipping method....

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[ Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:04:16 EST ]


Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment

Dr. William “Bill” Tyor, a neurologist and expert in multiple sclerosis (MS), offers information on treatment of MS, focusing on disease modifying therapy, first line therapy injections, and second line agents. He describes the difficulty in judging the effectiveness of a particular treatment, pointing to the fact that relapse may occur even in the most successful cases....

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[ Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:24:33 EST ]


Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview

Dr. William “Bill” Tyor, a neurologist and the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at MUSC, discusses multiple sclerosis (MS), giving an overview of how and when symptoms present. He elaborates upon symptomology by describing the common remission/relapse type of the disease as compared to primary progressive and benign types of MS. Dr. Tyor also explains diagnostic measures and the general appearance of brain scans for people with MS, noting that some other diseases and infections may mi...

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[ Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:19:56 EST ]


Nerve Health: Nerve Conduction and Needle Electromyography

Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the nerve conduction and needle electromyography diagnostic procedures used to test for neuropathy and myopathy, nerve- and muscle-related problems, respectively. He discusses the pain aspect of the tests and notes the importance of such diagnostic measures in determining the proper course of treatment....

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[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:01:45 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Life After Injury
Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, offers advice on how to approach and support a friend or family member who has recently suffered a spinal cord injury. He discusses how doctors guide patients to hope for the best but remain cognizant of the worst-case-scenario possibility for recovery. Dr. Merrell also mentions the role of family members in caring for a patient with spinal cord injury and talks about the importance of educating those family members alon...

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[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:57:42 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation

Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the rehabilitation process after spinal cord injury, noting the importance of proper patient education for dealing with this potentially life-long effort. He focuses on bladder and bowel control, common difficulties resulting from spinal injury, as well as on precautions against the harmful effects of loss of sensation in the skin. Additionally, Dr. Merrell talks about the different care providers involved in r...

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[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:54:49 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: From Bottom to Top
Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the correlation between injuries at different anatomical levels of the spinal cord, beginning from bottom to top, and corresponding physical symptoms. He compares weakness versus paralysis and also discusses the possible consequences of loss of sensation....

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[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:51:16 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Spinal cord specialist Dr. Christopher Merrell discusses the steps a physician takes, including physical examination and imaging studies, when a patient is suspected to have incurred a spinal cord injury. He explains indications that a patient needs surgery and also describes the course of care for those patients not requiring surgery. Lastly, he distinguishes between complete and incomplete spinal cord injury, specifically noting implications for paralysis....

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[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:47:47 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Neurofibrosarcoma and Rare Tumors

Neurofibrosarcoma, also known as peripheral nerve sheath tumor, is a rare malignant tumor that develops in the cells surrounding peripheral nerves. Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, talks about this rare tumor, the biopsy and how the tumor can be removed....

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:10:01 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Tumors of the Peripheral Nerve
Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, explains the discomfort and pain associated with tumors of a peripheral nerve and talks about treatment to reduce or remove the tumor. Dr. Varma also explains the different types of tumors....

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:08:01 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Trauma and Surgery for Peripheral Nerves
Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, explains what type of surgical treatment is needed when the peripheral nerves have undergone trauma. Dr. Varma discusses the surgery in detail and how in some cases a nerve from another limb will replace the damaged nerve....

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:06:26 EST ]


Peripheral Nervous System: An Overview of the Peripheral Nerves
The peripheral nervous system includes nerves in the face, arms, legs, torso, and some cranial nerves. These nerves communicate between the brain and muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, talks about common disorders associated with peripheral nerves and what treatment options are available....

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:04:22 EST ]


Movement Disorders: Focal Dystonia

Dr. Vanessa Hinson, director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC, explains focal dystonia, elaborating on cervical dystonia in the neck, writer’s cramp, and dystonia of the eyes. In this movement disorder podcast, she discusses possible causes of focal dystonia and also touches on available treatments options....

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:24:08 EST ]


Brain Tumors: Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
Dr. Pierre Giglio, director of the medical neuro-oncology group at MUSC, talks about the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for treating brain tumors. He elaborates on the specific role of the neuro-oncologist within the team framework to coordinate and streamline care of the different specialists. Dr. Giglio concludes this podcast by noting different categories of brain tumors treated at MUSC as well as relevant treatment techniques....

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:34:50 EST ]


Movement Disorders: Generalized Dystonia

Dr. Vanessa Hinson, director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC, offers an overview of dystonia in this neurology podcast. She distinguishes between generalized and focal dystonias and points to the hereditary basis of generalized dystonia. Dr. Hinson also discusses surgical treatment options for severe cases of these abnormal muscle contractions signaled from the brain. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:20:56 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: X-rays of Skull
Detailed information on x-ray of the skull, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the bones of the skull ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:09:54 EST ]


Vascular Problems: A Team Approach

Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk, a radiologist specializing in neuroradiologic treatment, talks about the importance of a team approach for treating disorders of blood vessels in the brain. He describes how the team of doctors at MUSC works as a unit to offer the best care from a variety of disciplines. Dr. Turk elucidates some of the treatment options for handling problems with blood vessels in the brain and also touches on post-operative care....

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:09:16 EST ]


Aneurysms: Neuroradiologic Treatment

Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk, an interventional neuroradiologist, provides an overview of brain aneurysms and describes ways in which patients present with this medical condition. He also explains different methods of treatment based upon the nature of the aneurysm itself as well as the age of the patient. Dr. Turk elaborates on the endovascular coiling procedure, a neuroradiologic treatment, and compares this with the more traditional surgical clipping method. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 4 Jan 2008 15:04:16 EST ]


Nerve Health: Nerve Conduction and Needle Electromyography

Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the nerve conduction and needle electromyography diagnostic procedures used to test for neuropathy and myopathy, nerve- and muscle-related problems, respectively. He discusses the pain aspect of the tests and notes the importance of such diagnostic measures in determining the proper course of treatment. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 12:01:45 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Life After Injury
Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, offers advice on how to approach and support a friend or family member who has recently suffered a spinal cord injury. He discusses how doctors guide patients to hope for the best but remain cognizant of the worst-case-scenario possibility for recovery. Dr. Merrell also mentions the role of family members in caring for a patient with spinal cord injury and talks about the importance of educating those family members alon...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:57:42 EST ]


Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment

Dr. William “Bill” Tyor, a neurologist and expert in multiple sclerosis (MS), offers information on treatment of MS, focusing on disease modifying therapy, first line therapy injections, and second line agents. He describes the difficulty in judging the effectiveness of a particular treatment, pointing to the fact that relapse may occur even in the most successful cases. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:24:33 EST ]


Multiple Sclerosis: An Overview

Dr. William “Bill” Tyor, a neurologist and the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at MUSC, discusses multiple sclerosis (MS), giving an overview of how and when symptoms present. He elaborates upon symptomology by describing the common remission/relapse type of the disease as compared to primary progressive and benign types of MS. Dr. Tyor also explains diagnostic measures and the general appearance of brain scans for people with MS, noting that some other diseases and infections may mi...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 7 Dec 2007 11:19:56 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation

Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the rehabilitation process after spinal cord injury, noting the importance of proper patient education for dealing with this potentially life-long effort. He focuses on bladder and bowel control, common difficulties resulting from spinal injury, as well as on precautions against the harmful effects of loss of sensation in the skin. Additionally, Dr. Merrell talks about the different care providers involved in r...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:54:49 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: From Bottom to Top
Dr. Christopher Merrell, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, describes the correlation between injuries at different anatomical levels of the spinal cord, beginning from bottom to top, and corresponding physical symptoms. He compares weakness versus paralysis and also discusses the possible consequences of loss of sensation. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:51:16 EST ]


Spinal Cord Injury: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Spinal cord specialist Dr. Christopher Merrell discusses the steps a physician takes, including physical examination and imaging studies, when a patient is suspected to have incurred a spinal cord injury. He explains indications that a patient needs surgery and also describes the course of care for those patients not requiring surgery. Lastly, he distinguishes between complete and incomplete spinal cord injury, specifically noting implications for paralysis. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:47:47 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Neurofibrosarcoma and Rare Tumors

Neurofibrosarcoma, also known as peripheral nerve sheath tumor, is a rare malignant tumor that develops in the cells surrounding peripheral nerves. Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, talks about this rare tumor, the biopsy and how the tumor can be removed. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:10:01 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Tumors of the Peripheral Nerve
Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, explains the discomfort and pain associated with tumors of a peripheral nerve and talks about treatment to reduce or remove the tumor. Dr. Varma also explains the different types of tumors. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:08:01 EST ]


Seizures in Children: More Severe Seizures
Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, talks about recurrent seizures in children and when it’s necessary to intervene with medication. Dr. Maria talks about the different types of seizures, how a seizure can cause damage and how following a ketogenic diet may help reduce the number of seizures for a child. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:02:21 EST ]


Peripheral Nerve: Trauma and Surgery for Peripheral Nerves
Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, explains what type of surgical treatment is needed when the peripheral nerves have undergone trauma. Dr. Varma discusses the surgery in detail and how in some cases a nerve from another limb will replace the damaged nerve. ...

MORE... | LISTEN | DOWNLOAD | MOBILE DEVICE

[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:06:26 EST ]


Seizures in Children: Less Severe Seizures (Febrile Seizure)
Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children. Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, talks about febrile seizures, when they will occur, when to seek medical treatment and when a child is prone to have a recurrent febrile seizure. ...

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:00:13 EST ]


Peripheral Nervous System: An Overview of the Peripheral Nerves
The peripheral nervous system includes nerves in the face, arms, legs, torso, and some cranial nerves. These nerves communicate between the brain and muscles, skin, internal organs and blood vessels. Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, talks about common disorders associated with peripheral nerves and what treatment options are available. ...

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[ Fri, 9 Nov 2007 10:04:22 EST ]


Parkinson’s disease: Parkinson’s in South Carolina
Dr. Ken Bergmann, a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, explains what a unique setting SC is in regards to research of Parkinson’s disease patients. Dr. Bergmann talks about how the disease has no boundaries and can affect anyone. ...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:41:16 EST ]


Parkinson’s disease: New Research Strategies
There is a lot of exciting research ongoing for Parkinson’s disease and Dr. Ken Bergmann, a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, talks about new research strategies and treatments that are available to help control motor function. Some of the treatments that Dr. Bergmann discuss are electro compulsive therapy and viral transfection. ...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:39:51 EST ]


Parkinson’s disease: Treatment and Medications
Parkinson’s is a slowly progressing, degenerative disease that results from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells. Dr. Ken Bergmann, a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, explains in detail what the loss of the dopamine-producing brain cells means for the body and talks about available treatments, as well as new research such as deep brain stimulators. ...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:38:34 EST ]


Parkinson’s disease: An Overview
Dr. Ken Bergmann, a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease, gives an overview of the classic symptoms, explains the term Parkinsonism, and talks about the different types of symptoms that people with Parkinson’s can experience. Dr. Bergmann discusses how lab tests and imaging studies are used to diagnose the illness and how the illness progresses. ...

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:36:47 EST ]


Brain Tumors: Removing a Brain Tumor
Dr. Sunil Patel, Chief of Neurosurgery, talks about the different types of brain tumors by explaining the anatomy of the brain and explains gliomas, the most common type of brain tumor. Dr. Patel discusses how minimally invasive procedures are used to remove the tumor, explains the new technologies used in the operating room and talks about image guided surgery. ...

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[ Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:43:00 EST ]


Epilepsy: The MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, director of the MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, talks about the epilepsy program and the comprehensive team approach that works with patients to ensure that all of their problems and needs are met. This includes helping patients if they are suffering from depression or if they have problems with work because of their epilepsy. ...

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[ Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:21:20 EST ]


Epilepsy: Treatment Strategies for Epilepsy
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, director of the MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, discusses various medical treatments available for people that suffer from epileptic seizures as early as newborns to the elderly. Dr. Edwards talks about how the correct medication is chosen for a patient, the different types of medication available, as well as other types of treatment that helps to reduce the frequency of seizures. ...

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[ Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:19:04 EST ]


Brain Tumors: An Overview of Brain Tumors
Dr. Sunil Patel, Chief of Neurosurgery, gives an overview explaining the difference between benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as the difference between primary tumors and secondary tumors. Dr. Patel talks about the most common symptoms and what the evaluation process entails, including taking the patient history, a detailed exam and the importance of an MRI scan. ...

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[ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:28:44 EST ]


Epilepsy: Diagnosing Epilepsy
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, director of the MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, explains epilepsy as a condition of recurrent unprovoked seizures, which is more likely to start in childhood or among the elderly. Dr. Edwards walks through the diagnosis process and explains the various imaging tools used to analyze the brain, such as an EEG, epilepsy imaging, MRI, CT scans and the use of tomography. ...

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[ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:47:51 EST ]


Seizure: What is a Seizure?
1 in 10 people will have a seizure at some point during their lifetime. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, a neurologist, explains what a seizure is, the different parts of the brain that stimulate a seizure and discusses the most familiar type of seizures. ...

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[ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:45:04 EST ]


Migraine Headaches: Treatment for Migraines in Children
Migraine headaches in children are often under diagnosed but there is effective treatment available for preventing and treating migraines. Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, discusses how to recognize the signs of an oncoming migraine in children, things that trigger the headaches and how proper treatment can eliminate the migraines. ...

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[ Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:42:44 EST ]


Migraine Headaches: Different Types of Migraines
1 in 10 school age children are afflicted with headaches known as common migraines. Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, discusses common migraines, as well as several other types of migraines; classic migraine, confusional migraine, hemiplegic migraine and Alice in Wonderland syndrome. ...

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[ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 13:39:46 EST ]


Pediatric Neurology: What is Pediatric Neurology?
Dr. Bernie Maria, a pediatric neurologist, explains that the role of a neurologist is caring for a child with neurological problems that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Dr. Maria talks about common types of problems a neurologist will see such as headaches, migraines, seizures, epilepsy, developmental problems, and autism and brain injuries. The most important part is the diagnosis and locating the problem within the nervous system. ...

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[ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 12:22:38 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: Electronystagmography (ENG)
Detailed information on electronystagmography (ENG), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the ear ...

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[ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:39:15 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: Electromyography (EMG)
Detailed information on electromyography (EMG), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care...

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[ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:25:41 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: CT Scan of the Spine
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan of the spine, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine...

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[ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:25:41 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: Myelogram
Detailed information on myelogram, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine and myelogram procedure...

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[ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:47:53 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: Lumbar Puncture (LP)
Detailed information on lumbar puncture, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the spine and the lumbar puncture procedure...

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[ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:02:32 EST ]


Tests and Procedures: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)